BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the next ten years, consumption of pulpwood is expected to continue its shift from North America and Western Europe to Asia and Latin America. This shift will continue to keep prices low and impact species mix according to the 2012 World Pulpwood Study, released today by RISI, the leading information provider for the global forest products industry.

"For the last 15 years we have seen steady trends in the market. Real prices for pulpwood have been tracking downward on a global-weighted basis, while the world's pulpwood supply potential has been rapidly expanding. As this trend continues, it is likely that any price gains will be mixed as some regions are expanding pulp and paper capacity, and others are closing due to narrowing profit margins," said Peter Barynin, Principle Timber Economist at RISI.

"We're also anticipating, that as global demand for pulp accelerates and shifts towards other regions, changes in species mix and desired log grades, will follow," continued Barynin.

Owned by UBM plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and paper, wood products, timber, biomass, tissue, nonwovens, printing and publishing industries to help them make better decisions.

Headquartered in Boston, MA, RISI operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

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